Feasability Studies

As a UK manufacturer of rubber & polyurethane rollers & rubber compounds we want to know if there are export opportunities in the Scandinavian countries?

Is the idea of using electrostatics in wire drawing machines a novel idea worth pursuing? Are there any patents or other known information to prevent us from going ahead?

Is the use of in mould labelling technique (IML) a cheaper option than adhesive labels or printing? When does an investment reach break-even? Production cost and additional investment?